My thanks to Six Nations
I was hired by CLAX in the fall of 2014 to be the marketing manager of the Ohsweken Demons. Now that the league has suspended…
Opinion
What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Part Four
There are several groups that claim full ownership over land rights and traditional titles of the Haudenosaunee. We spoke with Loran Thompson, Paul Delaronde and…
History repeating itself
Canada’s food guide has become a tool in the propaganda mill that is voiced here and abroad as to the benefits “Aboriginals” receive from Canada…
Onkwehonwe Week In Review: August 31, 2016
Health Canada closes nursing stations on remote Northern reserves with 2 days notice On August 23, federal officials shocked Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) with a…
Move the fairgrounds to Chiefswood and give Six Nations its Fall Fair back
By Thohahoken OHSWEKEN—How do we move the Six Nations Fall Fair back to the customary second-weekend-in-September date? Attendance at the Fall Fair was always good,…
Remembering Jake’s words
by: Thohahoken Jake Thomas and I were installing fencing by his laneway. He had the pinchers and wire. I held the fence while he wound…
The ties that bind: part 1, Forgotten treaty with the Sioux rekindled
By Mike Myers A few days ago I posted a short blurb on my Facebook page reminding Haudenosaunee people that our Confederacy has a long…
Thunder Woman speaks: Canada’s on-going war with Indigenous Peoples
Current events show the indigenous people of Turtle Island are fighting many battles. The indigenous stance is based on protection and stewardship. Are these values…
Onkwehonwe week in review: August 24, 2016
Indigenous leaders from across the country praise Gord Downie's words at tour finale The Tragically Hip's lead singer, Gord Downie, bas been diagnosed with terminal…
What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Part Three
There are several groups that claim full ownership over land rights and traditional titles of the Haudenosaunee. We spoke with Loran Thompson, Paul Delaronde and…
Disambiguation: life messages
By Larry W. Green I have now had opportunity to listen to five presentations of “Great Law”. The repetition is helpful for clarification of the…
Justice for Colton
A young man, his girlfriend and other friends drove out to a nearby river. They had fun swimming, talking and visiting as young people have…
Onkwehonwe week in Review: August 17, 2016
Caldwell First Nation hosts first ever pow wow on rematriated lands Last weekend, a unique celebration happened; a powwow on land that was rematriated…
What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Part Two
There are several groups that claim full ownership over land rights and traditional titles of the Haudenosaunee. We spoke with Loran Thompson, Paul Delaronde and…
Common sense for Band Council reform
OHSWEKEN – Six Nations Band Council can represent all people who are members of 13 Six Nations bands so why not use that structure? There…